I recall, as a youth, being able to buy a Lee Enfield .303 for $15 at Eaton's Department Store. Now, in good condition, a Lee Enfield (except the Sportster) can go for up to $800.
Just bought a 1945 #5 mk1 with a couple variations, previous owner replaced the buttpad and they put a Bushnell scope on her. So yeah she's a cobbled together plinker but she's in .303 and shoots like a dream. And dirt cheap too....I paid under $250
There's a rifle in my local shop that purports to be a jungle carbine. I'll check it against the criteria you've presented. It's listed at 4 times what you paid for yours, so if it does look legitimate, I'llI will make a more reasonable offer. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video, it's much appreciated (well, by me at least!)
I don't think the hole on the bolt handle needs to be as big as the one you have for a genuine No.5. Most of the photos I've seen of genuine No. 5s, including period photos, show smaller holes cut into them.
my uncle pat has one of these he brought back when he was fighting in one of the Irish regiments in ww2, my dad said every single kid played with it :P
I have a 1917 cut down Lee Enfield that has an inch and a half brass circle on the left hand side of the stock close to the barrel band. It has numbers from 25 to 1700 and lines between them. What would that be for? It is anchored by the screw holding the stock on. This gun was captured in 1966 outside of Tay Ninh S. Vietnam.
Can anyone tell me where I can locate a magazine for my #5? It is all original so I would like to find an original mag if I could. Any input would be great thanks.
If you're in the U.S. you can try Numrich gun parts or Springfield sporters. No.4 and No.5 rifles use the same magazine. DO NOT use a No.1 mkIII magazine.
If I were a school guard in America today this may be my choice. It seems ideal so long as I didn't get the wandering zero phenomenon associated with these jungle carbines. Careful study of the problem came down to the lightening cuts. They caused the receiver to warp just enough to cause this, from what I"ve read. So make your own without lightening cuts from no4's that are already sporterized. I gave a bastardized Long branch that I bought for $70 to my younger son. They are out there. It had pristine rifling and a cut down stock. Just cut it down to 18 or 20 inches, The ball of fire will just add to the intimidation factor!
Rifleman, I just purchased a Bubba'd "jungle carbine for 150 which I purchased under the idea that it was a santa fe or one of the companies that boogered a No 4. Upon research and investigation, the serial numbers are correct for a No 5, 800 yard sight, there is scalloping in the barrel and lightening of the receiver, rubber butt pad. I initially didnt see the serial numbers, but those markings are correct too, just faint. Can i strip the repaint on the barrel so its more visible?
I got one that's got 1901 stamped into the side, just under a queens crown.....which would this be? The But stock looks alot like your top one, yet the barrel end looks more like your bottom one...I would love to rebuild this rifle
I bought one for 300. The No.5 Mk1 that you have on the bottom. The only parts that concern me, is the bolt, the hole is small, like the middle 1941 you got. And does it matter how long the wood is? Like the lower part is just as long as the top wood.
Ultima770 Honestly Enfield used a lot of old 4s and 3s and made them into 5s, so technically they're not "real" but basically they are. Some important notes to look for are a mark 5 bayonet lug, an accurate flash suppressor, and barrel width. Also some classic wiggle below the barrel band.
rifleman1122 wow,thanks I have the chance to buy one now for $400 and it looks authentic, it has all the weight reduction scallops and markingsans padded but stock. I think I may just go for it thanks
rifleman1122 my jungle carbine has all the lightening cuts and everything on it, but my bolt handle has a smaller hole like your no4 but the bolt has the same serial number as the receiver and the magazine.
I recall, as a youth, being able to buy a Lee Enfield .303 for $15 at Eaton's Department Store. Now, in good condition, a Lee Enfield (except the Sportster) can go for up to $800.
Just bought a 1945 #5 mk1 with a couple variations, previous owner replaced the buttpad and they put a Bushnell scope on her. So yeah she's a cobbled together plinker but she's in .303 and shoots like a dream. And dirt cheap too....I paid under $250
Looks like most of the ones I see on GunBroker are mismatched bolts. Good video and thanks for the great information. Just purchased one.
There's a rifle in my local shop that purports to be a jungle carbine. I'll check it against the criteria you've presented. It's listed at 4 times what you paid for yours, so if it does look legitimate, I'llI will make a more reasonable offer.
Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video, it's much appreciated (well, by me at least!)
I don't think the hole on the bolt handle needs to be as big as the one you have for a genuine No.5. Most of the photos I've seen of genuine No. 5s, including period photos, show smaller holes cut into them.
I agree with that.
my uncle pat has one of these he brought back when he was fighting in one of the Irish regiments in ww2, my dad said every single kid played with it :P
I have a 1917 cut down Lee Enfield that has an inch and a half brass circle on the left hand side of the stock close to the barrel band. It has numbers from 25 to 1700 and lines between them. What would that be for? It is anchored by the screw holding the stock on. This gun was captured in 1966 outside of Tay Ninh S. Vietnam.
Can anyone tell me where I can locate a magazine for my #5? It is all original so I would like to find an original mag if I could. Any input would be great thanks.
If you're in the U.S. you can try Numrich gun parts or Springfield sporters. No.4 and No.5 rifles use the same magazine. DO NOT use a No.1 mkIII magazine.
i have mark5 of my grand father used against soviet union in afghanistan.. just love it..
If I were a school guard in America today this may be my choice. It seems ideal so long as I didn't get the wandering zero phenomenon associated with these jungle carbines. Careful study of the problem came down to the lightening cuts. They caused the receiver to warp just enough to cause this, from what I"ve read. So make your own without lightening cuts from no4's that are already sporterized. I gave a bastardized Long branch that I bought for $70 to my younger son. They are out there. It had pristine rifling and a cut down stock. Just cut it down to 18 or 20 inches, The ball of fire will just add to the intimidation factor!
Rifleman, I just purchased a Bubba'd "jungle carbine for 150 which I purchased under the idea that it was a santa fe or one of the companies that boogered a No 4. Upon research and investigation, the serial numbers are correct for a No 5, 800 yard sight, there is scalloping in the barrel and lightening of the receiver, rubber butt pad. I initially didnt see the serial numbers, but those markings are correct too, just faint. Can i strip the repaint on the barrel so its more visible?
My jungle carbine I can Take the bolt out use my brothers LEE-Enfield bolt and it Fires good
Where can I get a good price on a Lee Enfield rifle? And what's the difference between the different variants?
I got one that's got 1901 stamped into the side, just under a queens crown.....which would this be? The But stock looks alot like your top one, yet the barrel end looks more like your bottom one...I would love to rebuild this rifle
Donovan Heilbron I would say this is one someone has modified to make it look like a No5
I bought one for 300. The No.5 Mk1 that you have on the bottom. The only parts that concern me, is the bolt, the hole is small, like the middle 1941 you got. And does it matter how long the wood is? Like the lower part is just as long as the top wood.
Ultima770 Honestly Enfield used a lot of old 4s and 3s and made them into 5s, so technically they're not "real" but basically they are. Some important notes to look for are a mark 5 bayonet lug, an accurate flash suppressor, and barrel width. Also some classic wiggle below the barrel band.
Brought 1 yesterday thinking it was a true JC,turned out to be a 1968 ishapore 7.62 paid $425
I found a 1967 JC in 7.62 for $500. Now I'm not sure what it's real value is or if I should get it. I do want an SMLE rifle though.
What should I expect to pay for an authentic one today in 2017? Thanks
Anthony B D $600+ at a gun show.
rifleman1122 wow,thanks I have the chance to buy one now for $400 and it looks authentic, it has all the weight reduction scallops and markingsans padded but stock. I think I may just go for it thanks
What all do you have? I would like to get one someday.
Interesting...thanks.
I'd need to see it. Sounds like either a No.5 with a mis-matched bolt or a No.4
rifleman1122 my jungle carbine has all the lightening cuts and everything on it, but my bolt handle has a smaller hole like your no4 but the bolt has the same serial number as the receiver and the magazine.
I have one very similar smaller hole
Are these easy to find?
The comment of the hole in the bolt knob, from what I have read , I think is nonsense.
I have a 1917 no 1 mk 3*, a super rare 1922 no 1 mk 5, a 1941 savage no 4 mk 1*, a 1943 longbranch no 4 mk1*, and a 1946 jungle carbine no5 mk 1
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not really a point to that, and if it has a shiny black paint on it, that would be correct for the rifle.
Should've did a lil more research on it before it was to late..
send me a PM with your email. I need to see pictures.